That''s feeling I get when I log in and see 3 new pages in this thread and think that that must mean new pictures have been posted, only to find out it is three pages of people talking about wheels...
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That''s feeling I get when I log in and see 3 new pages in this thread and think that that must mean new pictures have been posted, only to find out it is three pages of people talking about wheels...
Neo_fd3s
Member
It being an everyday vehicle, I think 18's would be more than enough for the street. it'll benefit the range of the vehicle and still be able to offer sporty appeal without it making it feel mushy.
I never understood the need to go to massive wheels with thin little rubber bands for rubber.
If 18's is good enough for the race series, it should be more than enough for the street.
I never understood the need to go to massive wheels with thin little rubber bands for rubber.
If 18's is good enough for the race series, it should be more than enough for the street.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
At least it is more than just the "rims"
That''s feeling I get when I log in and see 3 new pages in this thread and think that that must mean new pictures have been posted, only to find out it is three pages of people talking about wheels...
garsh
Re Member
- On the S, Tesla allows you to upgrade to the 21" turbines even when ordering the otherwise base rear-drive 75.
- We've seen RCs with wheels that match the silver alpha's wheels design, but they appear to be a bit smaller in diameter.
- Tesla doesn't offer a staggered setup on the S.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Regarding #3, I don't think that correct. At one time I think they were all staggered, then only on performance verions, but I think the 21" are again all staggered regardless of performance or not. Or maybe I am getting confused with the wheels on the X instead of the S.Frankly, I think 20" diameter wheels are probably a bit much for the 3, but I really like having *wide* wheels to fill out the wheel wells, so I'm still hoping for a staggered set to be offered. I just don't think that it's likely. But I'll continue hoping that you're right.
- On the S, Tesla allows you to upgrade to the 21" turbines even when ordering the otherwise base rear-drive 75.
- We've seen RCs with wheels that match the silver alpha's wheels design, but they appear to be a bit smaller in diameter.
- Tesla doesn't offer a staggered setup on the S.
Could always use small spacers to push the wheels further out as well. I know some have done that on the S.
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This was even funnier before it got moved out of the "New mule sightings" thread.
That''s feeling I get when I log in and see 3 new pages in this thread and think that that must mean new pictures have been posted, only to find out it is three pages of people talking about wheels...
Dynastar
Member
To me the first wheel looks like the old 19" S wheels, just in a "V" configuration.
The second looks like the current turbine wheels.
To keep things consistent between the S and 3 I bet the turbine-ish wheels are the upgrades.
The second looks like the current turbine wheels.
To keep things consistent between the S and 3 I bet the turbine-ish wheels are the upgrades.
To get this thread back on track.
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Can someone photoshop the picture and put darker wheels? please
Loving the color
Haven't heard from the wheel well gap crowd regarding this side shot of the 3, at full stop, with no shadows on the tires. Acceptable or no?
Can someone photoshop the picture and put darker wheels? please
Loving the color
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I noticed the REAR brakes could be different in the base Model 3 and the AWD(performance) red caliper Brembo ones which may not be standard like in Model S/X which is brembo (black calipers) for all and just red painted for the Performance versions
The Blue Brembo brakes(pictured) is for Alpine A110 is the latest light weight tech from Brembo which seems to be the ones TESLA is going to use for Model 3 AWD(performance) versions because of the unique "V shape" looking instead of the traditional "C shape". The RC which I assume are all RWD versions seems to have a normal looking rear brakes. (silver with no branding and a big hole in the middle)
The Blue Brembo brakes(pictured) is for Alpine A110 is the latest light weight tech from Brembo which seems to be the ones TESLA is going to use for Model 3 AWD(performance) versions because of the unique "V shape" looking instead of the traditional "C shape". The RC which I assume are all RWD versions seems to have a normal looking rear brakes. (silver with no branding and a big hole in the middle)
this is probably a dumb question and I haven't really found any thread on it, but.... are there ways to black out the middle area of the wheels with the lugs so it looks more like the early versions? maybe just paint it or something?
coming from a very not-wheel person but I feel like the early version looks much sharper.
coming from a very not-wheel person but I feel like the early version looks much sharper.
this is probably a dumb question and I haven't really found any thread on it, but.... are there ways to black out the middle area of the wheels with the lugs so it looks more like the early versions? maybe just paint it or something?
coming from a very not-wheel person but I feel like the early version looks much sharper.
There will be center covers to cover the hub and lugnuts. They are just not installed on the RC wheels. I believe the alpha wheels were custom. If you look at all the alpha pictures of the 10 spoke wheels including closups there are no valve stems visable. The valve stems are clearly visable on the RC's.
plankeye
That Vegan EV Guy
Mmm...OK. Not terrible, but not great either. Remember, the larger the wheels and the smaller the sidewall, the smaller the gap needs to be to not look too big.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
I agree, looks better than prior photos (especially the white car) but still looks bit high at the back. But I'm in the group that thinks almost all cars have too much wheel well gap.
AssortedBread
Member
Garlan Garner
Banned
Hmmm. I know there are tons of folks who like blacked out wheels, but it doesn't work for me.
It looks like a car with its wheels missing.
Garlan Garner
Banned
Speaking of wheels..... has anyone been able to observe the size of the rubber on the wheels of any of the RC's?
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